Archives July 2024

5th July 2024 Chandigarh / Punjab, India  Chitkara University is thrilled to announce the visit of the HR and Engineering teams from LG Soft India for an exclusive internship drive targeting the Batch of 2025 Engineering students. This event marks a significant step in our longstanding association with LG Soft India, a partnership that has flourished over the past eight years.

Scheduled to take place at our Rajpura campus on the 22nd and 23rd of May, this internship drive represents LG Soft India’s commitment to nurturing young talent and providing invaluable industry exposure to aspiring engineers. LG Soft India, renowned for its innovation and excellence in the tech industry, offers our students a golden opportunity to gain valuable experience.

This campus visit not only showcases the strong bond between Chitkara University and LG Soft India but also highlights our shared commitment to academic and professional development. At Chitkara University, we prioritize industry readiness by actively involving industry leaders in curriculum development and various stages of our student’s education. This approach ensures our graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of the professional world.

Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, expressed her enthusiasm about the event, “We are delighted to welcome LG Soft India to our campus. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to providing students with industry-relevant experiences that bridge the gap between academia and the professional world.”

We extend our best wishes to our talented students as they prepare to demonstrate their skills and potential. The upcoming internship drive reflects Chitkara University’s dedication to providing our students with premier opportunities that pave the way for their future success.

As we welcome LG Soft India to our campus, we look forward to a fruitful engagement that will undoubtedly benefit our students and enhance the collaborative spirit between our institution and one of the leading names in the tech industry.

5th July 2024  Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India  SKA Arcadia, by the renowned SKA Group, emerges as a beacon of architectural brilliance and visionary planning in Ghaziabad’s commercial real estate realm. Located along the main entrance of Wave City on NH-24, the commercial project is a testament to modern construction with a vision for sustainable development in the region. The project is based within the first Indian pre-certified Platinum-rated Green township, which promises to redefine the retail landscape with state-of-the-art facilities and architecture, offering visitors an exceptional retail landscape. The project’s strategic location ensures easy accessibility for all customers from various parts of the region, making it a coveted destination for locals and commuters.

Furthermore, SKA Arcadia boasts a prime location advantage and a gamut of features that set it apart. Its two-sided open plot and a 150—and 40-meter front-facing main road ensure maximum footfall at the project. The project encompasses an array of offerings, including retail outlets and high-street shops, wide corridors, and double-height shops on the ground floor, promising a spacious shopping experience. Hence, the project’s modern architectural design and prominent amenities offer every retail outlet adequate space to present its products and services.

In addition, one of the key highlights of SKA Arcadia is its unparalleled connectivity. Its proximity to the 14-lane NH 24 Wave City ensures swift connectivity to Noida. Also, the catchment area in the vicinity includes densely populated residential townships like Wave City, Aditya World City, and Jaipuria, positioning SKA Arcadia into a flourishing market. Further, it is within a considerable distance from Delhi, making it a desirable choice for businesses seeking a central location. This prime location not only enhances its accessibility but also opens a gateway for business opportunities to engage in the broader market base.

Besides its strategic location, SKA Arcadia is well-connected to the posh localities of Ghaziabad and Indirapuram, further augmenting its appeal as a commercial hub. The project is 1 minute from the 8-lane Delhi-Meerut Expressway and 5 minutes from the proposed metro station. Further, it is 10 minutes from the Eastern Peripheral Expressway and 20 minutes drive from Noida Sec-62 and Greater Noida West. People living in Raj Nagar Extension can reach SKA Arcadia within 25 minutes, and those living in Anand Vihar, Noida Sec-18, and near Akshardham Temple can enjoy reach here within 35 minutes. Thus, this connectivity not only ensures a steady flow of footfall but also positions SKA Arcadia as an investment opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach.

SKA Arcadia boasts state-of-the-art facilities that not only enhance the retail experiences of businesses but also elevate the customer experience. From reliable and fast Wi-Fi to fine-dine restaurants and a food court, it caters to the diverse needs of customers. The facility of round-the-clock power backup, escalators, elevators, and multi-level mechanical parking ensures convenience and comfort for both shoppers and retailers alike. Moreover, its smart features, such as advanced surveillance, smart metering, fibre optic connectivity, automated lighting, and smart parking, also offer a secure and technologically advanced environment, setting a new standard for commercial developments in the region.

However, what truly sets SKA Arcadia apart is its unwavering commitment to sustainability. As the world becomes eco-conscious, SKA Arcadia takes proactive measures to integrate sustainable development in every aspect. Initiatives like sustainable construction practices and designs, energy-efficient systems, green building practices, waste reduction strategies, sewage treatment plants, rainwater harvesting, and many other features, the project is curated to minimize its carbon footprint while maximizing efficiency.

Moreover, these sustainable practices underscore the SKA Group’s vision for sustainable development that extends beyond the confines of the project itself. Thus, the project aims to create a harmonious ecosystem that benefits everyone. It also ensures maximum space utilization and has incorporated amenities such as energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems. Located amidst a lush green landscape with pop-up fountains, the project aims to reduce the building’s carbon footprint and minimize operational costs.

As SKA Arcadia continues to take shape, it is a testament to SKA Group’s unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. The group envisions a future where every project weaves a story of its commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility, enhancing the lives of its residents and the wider community. SKA Arcadia is not just a commercial project; it sets a new benchmark for the industry and inspires future generations to build a greener tomorrow.

5th July 2024  New Delhi, Delhi, India  The 11th edition of the Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFFCY) was officially unveiled at the ongoing 77th Cannes Film Festival in the presence of dignitaries, industry leaders, filmmakers, cinema and media personalities from across the globe.

Smile Foundation has been organizing SIFFCY in partnership with the European Union. The annual unique film festival for children is organized across 100 locations of India in a hybrid mode, which makes SIFFCY the largest film festival for children and youth in India.

The active participation of the European Union in SIFFCY is aimed at facilitating cultural exchange between the citizens of India and the European Union countries, due to which a sense of understanding, respect, and global brotherhood will be strengthened. The sense of belonging that arises between people through the exchange of culture, art, and ideas is beneficial for children and youth, who will shape the future course of humanity.

SIFFCY is an initiative of Smile Foundation to entertain, engage, educate, and empower young minds. Smile Foundation believes that meaningful work of art, especially good cinema, not only entertains but also leave an indelible impression on young minds. As a result, children and youth catalyze a positive change thanks to their way of thinking and their sense of duty towards society. Good cinema is a powerful medium to depict reality and inculcate values. A meaningful film becomes an interesting and engaging tool to encourage discussion among the youth about important personal, social, moral and global issues too.

The 11th edition of SIFFCY, scheduled for later this year, aims at bringing 150 curated films from 50 countries to the young Indian audience. Path-breaking films, filmmakers, and creative talents from across the globe are awarded too under various categories during SIFFCY.

Unbridled access to a plethora of content online can hurt young minds, which is a universal phenomenon. Such exposure can result in behavioral and emotional problems, safety concerns, reduced quality of sleep, and even weakened social skills. Instances of loneliness, a sense of insecurity, violence, and aggression have become common traits of a teenager too. Left unattended, these can hamper them even when they grow up. One of the primary missions behind SIFFCY has been to make good content and creative work available to children, which in turn can help them build their emotional intelligence, empathy, opinion-making ability, creative cultivation of mind and develop an overall positive outlook towards life ahead.

Smile Foundation has been representing good cinema for children and youth at Cannes, especially for the young audience, for 15 years now. Incidentally, ‘I am Kalam’, a film produced by Santanu Mishra, Co-founder of Smile Foundation, made waves at the Cannes Festival in the past too. I am Kalam heralded making of films especially for the young Indian audience of the 21st century.

Santanu Mishra, SIFFCY Chairman and Producer of the much-acclaimed film ‘I am Kalam’, states that childhood is the decisive age of human life – the lessons we learn, the habits we make as children, it stays with us forever. Therefore, we must sensitise our youngsters with a positive value system from the very beginning which will help them become kind and responsible citizens.

During the 77th Cannes Film Fest this year, Smile Foundation represented the cause of good cinema at the Bharat Pavilion. Hosted each year at the prestigious Festival by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Government of India, Bharat’s participation is spearheaded by the National Film Development Corporation as the nodal agency and FICCI as the industry partner. Bharat Pavilion marks India’s continued commitment to showcasing its rich cinematic heritage and fostering international collaborations with the global film fraternity.

The Bharat Pavilion at Cannes serves as a hub for networking, collaboration, promotion of Indian Cinema on the global stage.

As the nation with the largest young population with a thriving socio-economic milieu, India has been earning expectation and prominence due to its philosophical contributions, thoughts, and ideas.

The Bharat Pavilion serves as a dynamic platform, providing a gateway to the diverse landscape of Indian films, talent, and industry opportunities, and is set to host a series of scintillating panel discussions and networking sessions during the course of the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

A panel discussion titled “Children’s Films and Festivals: A global perspective” was moderated by SIFFCY director, Jitendra Mishra, wherein stalwarts of the domain from across Europe shared the stage. Another session on Indian Film Festivals was also held at the Bharat Pavilion with the panel represented by the SIFFCY Director.

5th July 2024  Bangalore, Karnataka, India  A first-of-its-kind clinical trial in India shows remarkable results for people with diabetes. The trial was conducted using BugSpeaks, a flagship technology of Leucine Rich Bio, India’s first microbiome-based company. BugSpeaks is a gut microbiome profiling test that provides nutritional recommendations based on the individual’s gut microbiota profile. With India being called the diabetes capital of the world housing more than 101 million people with diabetes, the results of this study are groundbreaking for the prevention and management of diabetes.

The clinical trial included 30 Indian adults in the age group 42-65, both male and female, with hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol). Study subjects were divided into two groups: one received the BugSpeaks-based personalized diet and the other a regular diet for 3 months. The patients who were given a BugSpeaks-based personalized diet showed excellent results across various parameters when examined on day 90 of the study. Their average HbA1c levels were brought down from 8.30 to 6.67, systolic blood pressure was reduced by 14%, and CRP levels, a marker of inflammation, were decreased by 20%. The study has been uploaded onto a preprint server MedRxiv and is undergoing peer review in an International scientific journal.

Speaking on the promising results of the clinical trial, Dr Debojyoti Dhar, Co-founder & Director (Business Development and Innovation), Leucine Rich Bio, and the lead author of the study says, “In this study, we have highlighted the positive effect of gut microbiota based personalized nutrition on hyperglycaemia, hypertension, and inflammation markers. This “proof of concept” clinical trial shows that BugSpeaks based nutritional modulation of the gut microbiota can impact the health positively and can supplement medication for diseases like type 2 diabetes.”

He adds, “We plan to conduct more such trials in the coming months for other diseases for which we have anecdotal evidence. Gut microbiota modulation through nutrition can provide a new dimension in the precision or personalized healthcare paradigm and this study is a step towards that direction.”

The study also found that the number of beneficial microorganisms like Phascolarctobacterium succinates, Bifidobacterium angulatum, and Levilactobacillus brevis, increased two-fold and a similar decrease was observed in non-beneficial species like Alistipes finegoldii and Sutterella faecalis. Maintaining the balance of gut microbiota is important as an imbalance, also known as dysbiosis, can cause or aggravate different diseases including but not limited to digestive issues such as inflammatory bowel syndrome, mental health issues like anxiety and depression, and menstrual problems.

Dr. Dhar has previously published two research reviews in renowned peer-reviewed scientific journals: one on the possible link between the gut microbiota and COVID-19 (Virus Research Journal) and another one on the potential impact of nutritional modulation of the gut microbiota in dealing with mental health issues during COVID-19 (Frontiers of Neuroscience journal).

5th July 2024  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States  Trustifi, the premier provider of AI- and cloud-based email cyber security solutions, announced the launch of new geofencing capabilities for its expanding customer base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This demand has been primarily driven by an exclusive agreement with CyberDisti, a major distributor serving the UAE, India, and Africa. This new development extends Trustifi’s geographic base, which already includes an impressive range of countries such as the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Singapore, and Brazil, a geographic list that represents some of the world’s most technologically advanced nations.

CyberDisti is one of the leading email security distributors in its market. The company has offices in Mumbai, Kerala, Delhi, Bangalore, and Tamil Nadu in India; Kenya in Africa; Dubai in the UAE; and Oman. This distributor now solely offers Trustifi solutions to its network of managed service providers, giving credence to Trustifi’s position as a one-stop resource for email cybersecurity offerings. Trustifi’s comprehensive suite offers both inbound and outbound security encompassing anti-malware and antivirus, data loss protection, AES-256 encryption with tokenization capabilities, automated compliance to a host of global regulations, smart archiving features, an account takeover protection module, and an integrated new platform providing customizable threat simulation capabilities.

Cybersecurity continues to be a major concern in the UAE and its neighboring nations, as threats compound across the globe following the rise of AI-driven malware. For example, an increase in cybersecurity breaches in the UAE has been documented by Dark Reading, which reported that 87% of companies in this region have experienced cyber incidents in the past two years from both external and internal actors. And in India, a December cyberattack on an online government platform, the e-Nagarpalika portal of Madhya Pradesh, shut down that body’s services and compromised the data of residents across 412 cities, triggering a massive loss of revenue.

“Cybersecurity issues are only amplifying as AI-based technologies advance, to the point where it’s becoming near impossible for network users to tell viable emails apart from damaging imposter phishing attempts-and many of the largest breaches in recent memory can be traced to a single password compromise. Companies need to be more proactive and take these risks out of their users’ hands by leveraging advanced, AI-based, layered security solutions. CyberDisti understands that, and has taken action for their solution providers,” said Rom Hendler, CEO and co-founder of Trustifi. “The fact that CyberDisti has entrusted us to be its sole provider of email cybersecurity solutions is evidence of the wide-ranging capability of our products. We’re proud to be able to extend these AI-based protections to CyberDisti’s customers throughout India-one of the most populated regions in the world-in addition to the UAE and Africa.”

Trustifi’s AI-powered solutions provide superior protection compared to traditional security packages. Too many conventional SEG (security email gateway)-based solutions leverage blacklisting and whitelisting of known malicious IP addresses as their main tactic in filtering threats. Such methods are not adequate in this age of clever AI-generated and social engineering attacks, which lure victims to persuasive mock-ups of known vendor websites to commandeer those users’ credentials. In addition, Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks target high-level personnel, hacking their accounts and composing convincing requests to transfer money via wire. Blacklisting techniques simply can’t detect these more sophisticated strategies. Only advanced AI-trained filters that interpret text and identify ill-intentioned keywords can flag such attempts. Trustifi’s next-generation solutions utilize these progressive methods.

“Trustifi’s suite incorporates such a powerful range of capabilities, we felt they presented considerable benefits over many less-versatile email cybersecurity options,” said Jibu John, CEO of CyberDisti. “Trustifi offers a born-in-the-cloud portfolio, developed specifically to address techniques that have developed since the advent of cutting-edge, AI-based threats. Their solutions leverage the same kinds of AI-driven tools to detect and help administrators remediate these advanced attacks. When we weighed these advantages, Trustifi was the clear choice to be our exclusive email cybersecurity provider.”

Trustifi was recognized in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Email Security* for its Outbound Shield, Inbound Shield, and Account Takeover Protection solution. In addition, Trustifi’s solutions have repeatedly been acknowledged through awards from esteemed sources such as CRN, the American Business Association, ChannelVision magazine, Expert Insights, the Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards, SourceForge, and the “Globee” Business Awards.

*Gartner, “Market Guide for Email Security”, Ravisha Chugh, Peter Firstbrook, Franz Hinner, 13 February 2023. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

5th July 2024  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India  The 2024 batch of Class 10 students of LEAD, India’s leading School Edtech, has achieved a significant milestone in their CBSE board exam results. This year, 161 LEAD students scored above 90%, compared to 90 students last year. LEAD offers a complete system for schools to ace board exams with detailed lesson plans, resources for teachers, practice tests, and mock exams for students. Additionally, the LEAD app provides students with unlimited practice opportunities, further supporting their exam preparation.

Top scoring students of LEAD-powered schools include Gainy Akshaya from St. Peter’s High School, Telangana; R. A. Vishaal from Thangam Mount Litera Zee School, Tamil Nadu; and Karnika Paul from Little Flower English School – Alipurduar, West Bengal; all of whom scored 98%. Other high achievers include Shaurya Kishorkumar Shinde from LEAD School Karmala, Maharashtra, who scored 96.8%; and Sidharam Kore from LEAD School Akkalkot, Maharashtra, who scored 96.6%. Several LEAD students have also scored a perfect 100 in subjects such as Mathematics, Social Science, and Music.

Sumeet Mehta, CEO and Co-Founder, LEAD Group, said, “My heartiest congratulations to the 2024 LEAD cohort for their stellar performance in the CBSE Class 10 board exams! Their remarkable academic achievement underscores our belief that with the right school education, every student has the potential to excel, regardless of their location or background. At LEAD Group, we take immense pride in our students’ successes and remain committed to driving holistic educational transformation, one school at a time.”

LEAD Group is improving learning outcomes in schools across India while building 21st-century skills and student readiness for future careers. LEAD’s Integrated School Edtech System is already implemented in 9000 schools across 400+ towns and cities in India; reaches 5 million students; and empowers over 50,000 teachers. LEAD-powered schools offer an international standard of education and national-level exposure, promoting all-around growth and building confidence in students.

LEAD Group provides an advanced CBSE curriculum to schools across India, and offers state board programs in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and J&K. LEAD’s curriculum, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF), adheres to the latest guidelines prescribed by each board, ensuring a holistic education for every child, complete with future-ready skills such as Coding and Robotics.

5th July 2024  Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India  Apply now to accelerate your journey towards success with Marwari Catalysts and secure funding ranging from 25 lakhs up to 1 crore. With a keen focus on fostering groundbreaking ventures, they invite startups from Fintech, AR/VR, D2C, Sports Tech/Gaming, and even Religion Tech (Aarohan) sectors. This initiative aims to fuel innovation across varied domains and dive into the realms of innovation with our curated categories offering unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs to thrive in India’s dynamic startup ecosystem.

Get connected with a group of over 100+ successful startup founders and business experts, backed by VCs, Family Offices, Angel Investors, and AIFs. They focus on building successful ventures and sharing their invaluable experiences. Through astute investments, strategic partnerships, and a visionary approach, our unwavering commitment to excellence has solidified our position as a leading force in fostering innovation and entrepreneurial growth.

MCats, through THRIVE 8.0, is dedicated to providing unparalleled support to early traction startups. We’re deeply committed, offering invaluable connections with our alumni network, expert guidance, and a comprehensive array of resources to help these startups strategize for financial success and achieve their growth potential.

“After the triumph of THRIVE 7.0 where multiple startups came forward and joined Mcats in their journey towards accomplishment, we are back with the next season’s cohort, THRIVE 8.0. We have launched multiple new categories under THRIVE 8.0, Apply now and gain access to the resources and recognition you deserve,” Sushil Sharma, Founder & CEO, MCats.

“The initiative of the young entrepreneurs to enter into the world of AR/VR startups is commendable and we extend our support to aid their successful navigation through the early stages of entrepreneurship,” Vignesh Mohan, Chief Executive Officer IITJ, Technology Innovation and Startup Center (TISC).

Abhishek Garodia, Founder of Captabl.in, says, “At Captabl, we join forces with accelerators. Together, we embark on a collaborative journey, fostering a comprehensive ecosystem to guide startups through their growth stages.”We are expecting visionary concepts in Fintech with radical and progressive strategies.”

Koushik Sekhar, Angel Investor and Entrepreneur with over a decade of experience says, “Sports being popular with a wide audience has boundless possibilities and we are here to endorse the new age Sport Tech startups that aim at solving the contemporary issues of sports world and help the young generation achieve their gaming dreams.”

“Join our league of innovators! Applications for the season are now live. If you’re passionate and driven, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of something extraordinary and unleash your full potential.”

Seize the opportunity to connect with mentors and potential investors, positioning yourself to thrive alongside us. Join THRIVE 8.0 and leverage MCats to nurture your ideas, expand your operations, and realize substantial growth. Visit our website for further details and to apply here “www.marwaricatalysts.com/applynow” to THRIVE 8.0’s new categories and join a supportive community that fuels innovation.

5th July 2024  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India  TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited, one of the leading insurance providers of India, offers Student Guard- Overseas Travel Insurance specifically designed to address the students pursuing their education abroad. This comprehensive plan empowers students to focus on their academic pursuits with peace of mind, knowing they are financially protected against unforeseen circumstances such as:

• Accident & Sickness Medical Expenses
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Emergency Medical Evacuation
• Repatriation of Remains
• Loss of Passport
• Baggage Delay / Loss (Common Carrier)
• Trip Delay

Some of the key features of the policy include:

Unforeseen Medical Expenses: Medical emergencies can strike at any time, and navigating healthcare in a new country can be daunting. Student Guard travel insurance plans can help cover the often-substantial costs of hospitalization for treatment of Injury / Sickness. In the event the Insured Person is Hospitalized for more than seven consecutive days, and his medical condition forbids his repatriation and no adult member of his immediate family is present, the Assistance Company, will provide a round trip economy class air ticket, or first-class railway ticket, to allow the Immediate Family Member be at his bedside for the duration of his stay in the hospital.

Travel Disruptions and Mishaps: Trip delay, baggage delay/ Missed connection/Departure can disrupt even the most meticulously planned trips. Student Guard travel insurance can help alleviate the stress associated with these situations, covering reasonable additional expenses (any expenses for meals and lodging that were necessarily incurred as the result of a covered hazard and which were not provided by the Common Carrier or any other party free of charge) incurred due to Trip delay exceeding a specified timeframe. For Baggage Loss, we can provide the replacement cost of baggage and its contents and for Baggage Delay we can provide necessary personal effects up to Sum Insured as per plan opted.

Loss of Passport: A lost passport can significantly disrupt a student’s travel plans. Student Guard travel insurance can help cover the reasonable expenses associated in connection with obtaining a duplicate or new passport.

Bail Bond: Will pay bail bond costs you incur as a result of false arrest or wrongful detention by any government or foreign power up to the Sum Insured as per plans opted.

Study Interruption: We shall reimburse the Tuition fees of the Insured which has already been advanced to an educational institution due to Hospitalization of for more than one consecutive month from either a covered Injury or Sickness or in the case of Terminal Sickness or in the case of medical repatriation or in case of the death of an immediate family member, which prohibits the Insured Person from continuing his/her studies for the remaining part of a school semester for which Tuition has been paid.

Other Assistance Services: The Student Guard travel insurance plan provides access to other assistance services, including medical assistance, medical evacuation, and repatriation. Students can also reach out for help with lost luggage, lost passports, or legal assistance in specific situations.

Mr. Amrish Dubey, Vice President, Travel Insurance, TATA AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd., “At TATA AIG, we understand the importance of risk mitigation for students embarking on their international education journeys. Our student travel insurance plan offers comprehensive coverage against various medical & travel contingencies, thus allowing students to focus on achieving their academic goals.”

TATA AIG General Insurance is a trusted brand known for its reliable insurance services. Our commitment to providing easy claims assistance highlights our dedication to delivering a seamless experience, making us the preferred choice for student travel insurance.

5th July 2024  Bengaluru, Karnataka, India  Truecaller is proud to announce a partnership with Microsoft to utilize the new Personal Voice technology from Microsoft Azure AI Speech. Truecaller’s AI Assistant, first introduced Sep 2022, already incorporates a multitude of AI technologies that can automatically answer phone calls for you, screen calls, take messages, respond on your behalf, or record the call for your later viewing.

With the addition of Microsoft Azure AI Speech’s Personal Voice, users of the Truecaller Assistant can now create a completely digital version of their voice to use inside the Assistant. This means that if you already have an Assistant on your Truecaller app, you can have your callers hear a replicated and authentic version of your voice instead of one of the many digital assistants on offer. This is being rolled out gradually across all of Truecaller’s markets.

Truecaller is the early access partner for Personal Voice and a working demo for this new feature has just been showcased at the Microsoft Build conference in Seattle. You can read about this on Microsoft’s community hub here.

“By integrating Microsoft Azure AI Speech’s personal voice capability into Truecaller, we’ve taken a significant step towards delivering a truly personalized and engaging communication experience.The personal voice feature allows our users to use their own voice, enabling the digital assistant to sound just like them when handling incoming calls. This groundbreaking capability not only adds a touch of familiarity and comfort for the users but also showcases the power of AI in transforming the way we interact with our digital assistants.”

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Microsoft on this exciting project and leverage their expertise in text-to-speech and AI technologies. The seamless integration process and the exceptional support provided by the Microsoft team have been instrumental in bringing this feature to life” said, Raphael Mimoun, Product Director & General Manager, at Truecaller Israel.

Thanks to Microsoft’s Azure AI, the personal voice feature will revolutionize the way our users manage their calls and elevate their overall experience with Truecaller Assistant. We look forward to further exploring the potential of AI-powered voice technologies in partnership with Microsoft and delivering even more innovative solutions to our global user base.

5th July 2024 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India  CS Academy, Coimbatore, is delighted to announce its outstanding CBSE results for Grades 10 and 12, for the academic year 2023-24. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, students at CS Academy have excelled yet again achieving remarkable success with all candidates passing with first-class distinctions.

In Grade 10, the school average is an impressive average of 85%, with an exceptional six centum in Mathematics and one centum in Artificial Intelligence. Sai Nandita emerged as the school topper, with a 98% overall.

In Grade 12, CS Academy upheld its reputation for excellence, with every student achieving commendable results. The school recorded an average score of 86%, with a noteworthy centum in Chemistry. Kashvi, the school topper, achieved a stellar 98.2%, a feat worthy of praise.

Mr. Neil Guha, the Principal expressed immense pride in the students’ achievements, stating, “These outstanding results are a reflection of the persistent efforts and commitment exhibited by our students, supported by our dedicated faculty. These students have not only excelled in their studies but have also actively contributed to a variety of school events. This commitment to all-round development is what we aspire to see in all our students.”

Sai Nandita, the school topper in Grade 10, shared her joy, stating, “CS Academy gave its utmost to educate me but at the same time emphasised the importance of leisure time, creating an amiable environment for my personal growth and education preventing me from getting stressed out. As a student of CS, I had access to a plethora of resources that helped me explore diverse perspectives and deepen my knowledge.”

Kashvi, the school topper in Grade 12, echoed similar sentiments, saying, “CS Academy as an institution helped me work consistently towards achieving my goal- bringing the best results in my regard. It indeed proved to be rewarding for the efforts invested. Grateful to all the teachers and staff of CS Academy for supporting me throughout this journey.”

CS Academy continues to uphold its commitment to providing holistic education and fostering academic excellence, preparing students to excel in an ever-evolving world.